Get Active and Healthy this National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month. Learn what you, your family, and community can do to get active and stay healthy. Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. Yet, too few Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity. Only 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 high […]
Health coverage & your federal taxes 2024
Source: HealthCare.gov If you had Marketplace coverage at any point during 2023, you must file your taxes and reconcile your premium tax credit. Use Form 1095-A to complete IRS tax Form 8962 and reconcile your 2023 premium tax credit when you file your 2023 taxes if you qualified for or used the premium tax credit. Once you do, […]
The Lily Gardela initiative
The Lily Gardela initiative, from High Impacto, gives access to medical treatment to low-income people with terminal illnesses. If you or someone in your family needs help, call 954-947-3603. High Impacto offers you access to primary doctors, specialists, hospitalization and medicines. The Lily Gardela initiative is the help you were waiting for! Call us now!
February: Month of Love and Fat Tuesday
In February there are many holidays and celebrations to commemorate. It’s the month of Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and it’s when this country recognizes Black History Month. This year, Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday also fall in February. “Fat Tuesday” refers to the last-night practice of eating richer, fattier foods before the ritual […]
Reporting income & household changes after you’re enrolled
If you’re enrolled in a Marketplace plan and your income or household changes, update your application as soon as possible. These changes — like higher or lower income, adding or losing household members, or getting offers of other health coverage — may affect the coverage or savings you’re eligible for. After you finish applying or […]
High Impacto and World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is commemorated on December 1st. On this date and throughout the year, we at High Impacto work with the three pillars addressed during World AIDS Day: We reflect on the progress, we raise awareness and educate everyone, and We mobilize the community with an emphasis on the importance of having good overall […]
High Impacto and African Americans
September is a month where many important moments have occurred in history, such as the creation of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History by Carter G Woodson, the Father of African American History in America. African American history is an important component of our country’s history and High Impacto likes […]
It is about Independence and Freedom
This past July 4th we celebrated independence at the national level: dissolving the political bands that connect one people to another, in the words of the Declaration of Independence. In June was Juneteenth celebrated, which In June was Juneteenth Day. In contrast to the fourth of July, it celebrates individual freedom: breaking the shackles of […]
Can’t Cancel Pride 2023
High Impacto is excited to join the fourth annual “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future is Now,” a fundraiser presented by P&G and iHeartMedia that celebrates visibility and inclusivity. This special event will feature performances and appearances from the most influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the biggest names in culture […]
Tele-PrEP
Getting PrEP, Easier Than Ever! The Tele-PrEP program provides a convenient and innovative way to access PrEP. Tele-PrEP providers are licensed healthcare professionals who can set you up with PrEP services via your phone, tablet or computer. Tele-PrEP providers follow federal HIPAA guidelines in protecting your privacy and confidential health information, as well as, Centers […]
Veterans and loved ones of Fallen Heroes: We’re Here to Help
Some veterans find it annoying when they are thanked for Memorial Day, which is commemorated on the last Monday in May. It is a day to remember and honor those who lost their lives and could not return home. At High Impacto, when we thank survivors, we make sure they know that we are always […]
A Mother’s profile for a Happy Mother’s Day!
High Impacto would like to send a Happy Mother’s Day to every woman who has this important role in our community! Also, we would like to congratulate one mother who is part of High Impacto family who also is celebrating her birthday this month as well. Please join us in congratulating Maria Iglesias, CCHW. Maria […]
Why are the youth more vulnerable to HIV and AIDS?
April 10 is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people. The day also highlights the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the U.S. Adolescents are at high risk of contracting HIV and other STIs […]
High Impacto Wellness Center
High Impacto is pleased to announce the opening of its Wellness Center. We are opening High Impacto Wellness Center at 1915 NE 45th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 to offer specific health care services for the body and mind. High Impacto offers access to health insurance and with this, beneficiaries can have mental health doctors. […]
March Women’s Month: Let’s Help them to Overcome their Challenges
March is the month in which we celebrate Women’s History Month. March 8 is International Women’s Day. The 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The 28th is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The first day of spring is also celebrated in March, among other things. High Impacto invites […]
February: the ideal month to manifest love!
Even though February 14th, the most romantic day of the year, is gone, High Impacto is still here helping everyone with their sexual health! During that day, love, care, and devotion have been shown in many ways. Let’s hope everyone had a day full of romance where they enjoyed the most beautiful celebration of their […]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)
As the country continues to celebrate Black History Month on February 7, we turn our attention to National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). A day to commemorate and recognize the progress made in HIV prevention, treatment and care over the past 40 years. While our country has learned a lot and made tremendous strides in […]
We have a dream!
On January 16, our country honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by continuing his unfinished work to redeem the soul of America. Among other things, Dr. King called for greater equity in our health system, and High Impacto is providing free HIV prevention and care services for all, especially for the most vulnerable […]
High Impacto and 2022
2023 is just around the corner and we think it’s the right time to review our Impact on the community we belong to and help with a lot of passion. As we reflect on this year that is ending, we want to share with everyone how grateful we are to our employees, volunteers, organizations, and […]
Time’s running out: Sign up by Dec 15 for coverage that starts Jan 1
Your last chance to apply for, re-enroll in, or change 2024 Marketplace health coverage is December 15th. The deadline is December 15. Act now – don’t miss out on health coverage that meets your needs and budget. Call us: High Impacto 954-947-3603 Don’t miss the health coverage: High Impacto 954-947-3603 TODAY, is the deadline! Call […]
Celebrating the December Holidays with Dinner and Love
Love and dinner can be the perfect gifts that everyone will love to receive during the holiday season and the new year. The traditional holiday dinner includes stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. For dessert, pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, or fruit pie are staples. And after dessert probably the best part […]
One week left to get Marketplace coverage that starts Jan 1
December 15 is the deadline to apply for, renew, or change your Marketplace health insurance for 2023 coverage that starts January 1. Don’t delay: Call High Impacto: 954-947-3603 Act now to have your coverage begin on January 1, 2023. Call High Impacto immediately: 954-947-3603 You could qualify for High Impacto to pay the cost of […]
Important: 2023 Open Enrollment ends January 15
Source: HealthCare.gov You can enroll in or change 2023 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2023 Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023. Important: 2023 Open Enrollment ends January 15 If you don’t act by January 15, 2023, you can’t get 2023 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Enroll […]
Thanksgiving: a holiday to revitalize romantic intimacy
Thanksgiving is a time for family, for appreciating everything we have in our lives, and for giving thanks. And for many people, it is a time to revitalize their intimacy with their romantic partners believe it or not. Yes, seriously. What most people don’t know is that Thanksgiving is a holiday with its roots firmly […]
FITCE: Connecting organizations to the world
High Impacto was present in the Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE), This year’s themes – Sustainability and Youth Engagement FITCE gave the welcome local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high-level government leaders, international trade experts, and delegations […]
High Impacto Named Best STD Testing Facility by Testing.com
The local testing center was ranked among city clinics or nonprofits that provide free or low-cost health services Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL – Testing.com, a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has announced High Impacto among the best STD community testing centers in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Research experts examined a variety […]
In Halloween: Trick or Treat for a better Sexual Health
Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31. Borrowing from European traditions, Americans began to dress up in costumes and go house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s “trick-or-treat” tradition. It is the night of the dead, the night where pumpkins go out into the street […]
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day – NLAAD
October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latinx communities. High Impacto invites the wider community to join us in commemorating this day. In addition, we would like to thank all those attending our “NOCHE DE IMPACTO” event on October […]
Impacto Awards
High Impacto present for first time the “Impacto Awards” during our first gala of “Noche de Impacto” Guidance Award An individual that impulses High Impacto Vision. Presented to: Evelyn Ullah See the images here Encourage Award An individual that vitalizes High Impacto Mission. Presented to: Francisco Gomez See the images here Ambassador […]
Autumn, Love and Health
September is ending and the change of season is happening. In this month comes autumn, the season of the year between summer and winter during which temperatures gradually decrease. It is often called fall in the United States because the leaves fall from the trees at that time. Depending on the time of year changes […]
Should I get tested for HIV?
CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. About 1 in 7 people in the United States who have HIV don’t know they have it. People at higher risk should get tested more often. If you were HIV-negative the […]
Aging and health
We live in an exciting era, where incredible advancements in healthcare are enabling more people to make more informed decisions about their everyday health, and we know that aging increases the chances of contracting illnesses and falling ill. While we live longer, there are more chances of needing medical attention in later years. High Impacto […]
What Is PrEP?
PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a once-a-day pill to prevent contracting HIV. Presently, only two medications are being prescribed for PrEP: Truvada and Descovy. High Impacto will go over both options and the medical provider will prescribe the one best for you. Studies have demonstrated that taking PrEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV from […]
September is national disease literacy month
The purpose of National Disease Literacy Month is to help improve a person’s understanding of their diagnosis and the associated services needed to make prompt and appropriate care decisions. High Impacto is using this month to invite everyone to educate themselves about having a positive diagnosis of the chronic disease – the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV […]
How to get back to school after the summer?
It’s summer and most likely students are sleeping after a party, enjoying a full day of watching movies on Netflix or going to the beach to work on that tan. Maybe even remembering their early years of school or college. Maybe someone will be missing going back to school! So, enjoy this summer vacation while it […]
Make the most of your Summer: contact High Impacto
It’s summer and despite the existing COVID-19 pandemic, many people are enjoying their summer vacations and many others are still planning for it! During the holidays the opportunity to travel increases, either to have an adventure in the big city or a relaxing retreat on the beach. A road trip with friends or a quick […]
It is Graduation Season: A landmark event
Graduation is a time of completion, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning. Graduating from high school is associated with a range of positive life outcomes, from better employment and income prospects to better health and life expectancy. Your graduation ceremony will become a key part of your own […]
We are celebrating Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day in 2022 is Sunday, May 8. It is a day to celebrate motherhood and show appreciation for mothers, including grandmothers, stepmothers, adoptive mothers, and other mother figures. If you’re thinking about making her feel special, take Mother’s Day as an opportunity to tell her how important she is to you and the world. […]
Turned on by Freedom: Happy Independence Day
There’s no better way to celebrate the contributions of this country’s founders than with a barbecue, some fireworks, and a little alone time with your partner. Holidays offer time for good conversation, time to relax, to enjoy a good meal, and good wine. It is a time for self-indulgence or to please friends and family. […]
Women: let’s talk beyond sexual health!
One way to celebrate how women’s efforts and courage throughout history have enabled them to gain more opportunities and enjoy their rights is to speak beyond their sexual health. We hope that we’ll all remember that many women next to us are fighting racism, discrimination, HIV stigma, gender equality, and many other challenges just because […]
HIV Testing
We offer free HIV testing in our offices and at the comfort of your home or at work. We provide guidance for HIV prevention before and after testing and connect clients to comprehensive services according to everyone’s need.
PrEP & PEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). High Impacto helps people with a negative HIV diagnosis free of charge to get PrEP regardless of whether they have immigration status or health insurance. PrEP is the pill that prevents HIV. HIGH Impacto also provides help to get PEP, the treatment indicated for people exposed to HIV. […]